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Five Memphis Stars Ink NFL Contracts, Including Burke

5/5/2026

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Summary

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Five University of Memphis players signed NFL contracts after the 2026 draft, joining offensive tackle Travis Burke.
Burke was drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers with the 17th pick (117th overall) in the fourth round.
Greg Desrosiers Jr., Cortez Braham Jr., Sam Brumfield and Jayden Flaker each signed with NFL teams—Desrosiers with the Chargers, Braham with the Ravens, Brumfield with the Saints and Flaker with the Bills.

History

Historical Context

On April 22-23 1995 the NFL held its draft at New York’s Madison Square Garden, where the Cincinnati Bengals chose running back Ki-Jana Carter first overall. The event followed the league’s February expansion draft that added the Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars, raising the NFL to 30 teams and reshaping the draft landscape.

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Story summary

Five University of Memphis players signed NFL contracts after the 2026 draft, joining offensive tackle Travis Burke.
Burke was drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers with the 17th pick (117th overall) in the fourth round.
Greg Desrosiers Jr., Cortez Braham Jr., Sam Brumfield and Jayden Flaker each signed with NFL teams—Desrosiers with the Chargers, Braham with the Ravens, Brumfield with the Saints and Flaker with the Bills.

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